1
as in to restore
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
that extended vacation completely recharged my interest in my job
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as in to revive
to bring back to life, practice, or activity
the collision has recharged efforts to make the warning mechanisms at railroad crossings idiotproof
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Recent Examples of recharge
Rather than pushing forward, take this time to heal, recharge, and prepare for what’s next.
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Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 June 2025
This might include scheduling regular mental health breaks, setting realistic workloads, knowing when to ask for extensions, or even taking a brief pause to recharge.
—Maja Zelihic, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
View gallery - 4 images While automatic gear-shifting for bikes isn't unheard of, such setups typically require batteries that have to be frequently recharged.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 5 June 2025
Although few Americans had access to medical care in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the idea that the body could be recharged through outdoor physical activity caught on thanks to the low-cost medical pamphlets, ads for over-the-counter remedies, advice columns, and simple word of mouth.
—Time, 3 June 2025
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Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 June 2025
This might include scheduling regular mental health breaks, setting realistic workloads, knowing when to ask for extensions, or even taking a brief pause to recharge.
—Maja Zelihic, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
View gallery - 4 images While automatic gear-shifting for bikes isn't unheard of, such setups typically require batteries that have to be frequently recharged.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 5 June 2025
Although few Americans had access to medical care in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the idea that the body could be recharged through outdoor physical activity caught on thanks to the low-cost medical pamphlets, ads for over-the-counter remedies, advice columns, and simple word of mouth.
—Time, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recharge
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From restoring elasticity to quenching dryness and nourishing the skin with essential vitamins and minerals, the best body oils can make everything below the neck supple, satiny, and ready to shine.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
28 June 2025
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In crucial moments, alumni voices can restore the reputation of their respective alma maters.—
Avi D. Gordon,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2025
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Paul George, Roy Hibbert and David West revived the team in the 2010s, only to twice run into LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Lake has revived claims that the agency has operated with such poor security that its networks are rife for espionage by foreign powers, assertions made by Trump's appointee to lead it in 2020, toward the end of his first term.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
20 June 2025
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Even one or two minutes of the right music can refresh your brain and break the mental fatigue.—
Bronwen Sciortino,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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These Spanx deals won’t last long, so now’s the time to refresh your summer wardrobe with flattering, lightweight staples.—
Taylor Jean Stephan,
People.com,
22 June 2025
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As a result, some VMware users have opted to keep using VMware perpetual licenses, even though Broadcom refuses to renew most of those clients’ support services.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2025
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Mamdani said his campaign renewed faith in democracy.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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That turned out to be something of a troll, however, as the show resurrected him two episodes later.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
25 June 2025
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But as Europeans concentrated on building a calmer future, others were resurrecting a more tumultuous past.—
Gideon Rose,
Foreign Affairs,
23 June 2025
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That type of haul could be enough to bring the Red Sox back to the table with the Giants to replenish their farm system after several high-profile promotions, or to land some trade chips that get flipped into another deal for Boston.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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Perfect for days on which you’re surrounded by that dry airplane air, these convenient packets help replenish fluids and deliver immune-boosting vitamin C.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2025
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“Recharge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recharge. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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